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as in bright
having qualities which inspire hope
this may be your golden moment to impress a baseball scout, so don't blow it
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as in round
marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones
sang in a golden alto that filled the concert hall
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
the golden age of industrialization
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
a golden Labrador
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as in promising
pointing toward a happy outcome
that new job is a golden opportunity
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Recent Examples of golden
The Olympic Games have a new golden couple.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft and golden brown.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Bake until puffed and golden brown, 11 to 15 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft and golden brown.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
Bake until puffed and golden brown, 11 to 15 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for golden
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Keep your flowers in a location that is bright but avoid direct sunlight, and keep them away from drafts, or entryways where large temperature fluctuations are likely.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead of blasting its outer layers into space in a bright explosion, its inner core appears to have collapsed inward completely, forming a black hole directly.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot Paul recorded a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a 65-35 win against San Jacinto Leadership Academy in a Division 7 first round game.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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The most popular shape is round (26 percent), followed by oval (25 percent).—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That meeting plunged Frisco — an affluent Collin County suburb known for high-ranking schools and a thriving business climate — into the precarious national battleground over race, identity, immigration and opportunity.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Embedded in a thriving corridor of business and innovation, our students can intern year-round, seamlessly integrating professional experience into their academic schedules.—
Adam Hasner,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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So try to look for one that looks a little blonde.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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The happy hour menu also has a $5 Sushi Lounge draft beer, which is a light blonde ale with a crisp finish.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to people like Victor Wembanyama who still believe this game should matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The newest scheme appears to be the most promising yet, at least according to players such as Victor Wembanyama, who still believe this game should matter.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Timeless wood pieces, plush armchairs and headboards, and earthy yet optimistic color palettes (think ivory, spring green, tawny brown, and bronze) are both serene and cozy, without feeling dusty or overly trendy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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But many believers and UAP disclosure proponents remain optimistic.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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At noon each day, a cannon placed on the Janiculum Hill fires a blank shot in unison with the ringing bells of Rome’s churches.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The tactics of activists have largely included mass protests, most recently those of No Kings Day, as well as smaller, simpler ones, say, chanting and ringing bells in front of Tesla showrooms.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The backstory Greenwich, for the unfamiliar, is a prosperous city ensconced in Connecticut’s little panhandle.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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And the loss of our supply chain sovereignty was not a function of a prosperous and healthy system of global trade.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Golden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/golden. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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